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HP EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs HP Presario CQ61-310SB

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 60differ
  • 46identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:43.2 cm (17")
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:16:10
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:16:9
  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:T4300
  • Processor threads
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:4
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:2
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 2540p Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:3 MB
    • Presario CQ61-310SB:1 MB

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194 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-520MT4300
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.93 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingDiffersC2R0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1810.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Total HDDs capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD FirePro M7820Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneATIUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR5Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down and muteUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
Disc types supportedKnown for oneCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless TechnologyIEEE 802.11b/g
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-inUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® QM57 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Pointing StickTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneSpill-resistant keyboard with drainUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Security ManagerUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features18 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734137253
Processor package sizeKnown for onerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1/4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGJM
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one68 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock sloUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.57 kg2.68 kg
WidthDiffers397.5 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers285.5 mm252 mm
HeightKnown for one36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Differs3.65 cm3.51 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.12 cm
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneMicrosoft DirectX 11 (Shader Model 4.1) and OpenGL 2.1 capable; Microsoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) and OpenGL 2.1 capableUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one320 GB 7200 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSolid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC/DCUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display StandUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source

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